
Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SW swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what Broad Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, it’s a pretty flat and quiet scene. The water is sitting at a very unusual 65°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need a thick suit. But you *will* need patience, because for the first ten days, the surf is tiny and mostly messy. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions from today through to the morning of Wednesday, August 21st. There’s very little to get excited about, with small, weak swell and inconsistent cross-shore or onshore winds messing things up. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, sitting under 100 (e.g., 14, 36, 71), and the period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds, so no power behind it.
The first real standout doesn't arrive until the morning of Wednesday, August 21st. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 8ft easterly swell with a period of 8 seconds and a massive combined energy of 930. That’s a lot of juice. The wind is forecast to be near glassy out of the north, which will keep the surface clean. This is a decent pulse of swell, but it’s a big one— best left for experienced surfers as it might be too much for beginners. With an east swell and the break ideally suited to a south swell, the direction isn’t perfect, but the energy levels make it worth a look.
Following that, the surf drops off quickly again. Thursday morning, August 22nd, sees a 2ft southeast swell with a longer 11-second period (energy 92), but the wind is light and cross, so it won’t have much shape. After that, conditions look ordinary through to the end of the outlook, with small, choppy waves and poor winds.
In summary, this is a long dry spell with one solid morning to aim for. The setup is a bit big and not quite the right angle, but clean waves are clean waves. Keep an eye on the forecast for that Wednesday morning.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
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6 | 22 | 64 | 17 | 36 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 166 | 241 | 171 | 250 | 291 | 130 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:03PM1.72m | 6:54AM1.47m | 7:05PM1.78m | 7:52AM1.57m | 8:01PM1.83m | 8:44AM1.66m | 8:54PM1.86m | 9:32AM1.73m | 9:43PM1.85m | 10:18AM1.77m | 10:30PM1.79m | 11:01AM1.77m | 11:16PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:40AM0.42m | 00:41AM0.18m | 12:47PM0.36m | 1:38AM0.10m | 1:47PM0.28m | 2:30AM0.03m | 2:42PM0.21m | 3:18AM-0.00m | 3:34PM0.17m | 4:03AM0.00m | 4:23PM0.16m | 4:46AM0.05m | 5:10PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 24 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | E 8 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 13 | S 7 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
6 | 6 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 157 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 130 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 12 | SE 8 | E 10 | SE 13 | — | SE 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 3 | NW 3 |
— | 22 | 64 | — | 36 | — | 3 | 20 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 5 | 166 | 241 | 171 | 250 | 291 | 3 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 694 | 887 | 0 | 99 | 0 | 99 | 719 | 786 | 99 | 99 | 120 | 0 | 1333 | 1333 | 772 | 1479 | 422 | 422 | 1479 | 2353 | 0 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.











